Singular

die

Technik

Q: Is it der, die, or das Technik?

It is die Technik. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Technik is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

Q: What CEFR level is the word Technik?

The German noun Technik is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

Q: What is the plural of die Technik?

The plural form of die Technik is die Techniken. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

Q: What does die Technik mean in English?

The German word die Technik translates to “technology, technique” in English.

Q: How do you decline die Technik?

Like all German nouns, Technik changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are: Nominativ: die Technik Akkusativ: die Technik Dativ: der Technik Genitiv: der Technik These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.

technology, technique

Plural: die Techniken

Strong

Why does the noun Technik have the article die?

Nouns ending in -ik are feminine.

Examples

die Musik (music), die Politik (politics), die Fabrik (factory), die Technik (technology), die Physik (physics), die Grammatik (grammar), die Mathematik (mathematics)

Exceptions

der Atlantik (Atlantic), der Pazifik (Pacific), das Mosaik (mosaic)

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Declension table for German noun Technik

How it changes across the four cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	die Technik	eine Technik	keine Technik
Akkusativ	die Technik	eine Technik	keine Technik
Dativ	der Technik	einer Technik	keiner Technik
Genitiv	der Technik	einer Technik	keiner Technik
Nominativ	die Techniken	Techniken	keine Techniken
Akkusativ	die Techniken	Techniken	keine Techniken
Dativ	den Techniken	Techniken	keinen Techniken
Genitiv	der Techniken	Techniken	keiner Techniken

Examples in context

Real sentences using Technik in different cases.

Case	Definite	Indefinite	Negative
Nominativ	Die neue Technik funktioniert gut.The new technology works well.	Eine moderne Technik ist sehr nützlich.A modern technology is very useful.	Keine alte Technik ist hier erlaubt.No old technology is allowed here.
Akkusativ	Ich verstehe die neue Technik.I understand the new technology.	Er entwickelt eine innovative Technik.He is developing an innovative technology.	Wir brauchen keine veraltete Technik.We don't need any outdated technology.
Dativ	Ich helfe dir mit der neuen Technik.I'll help you with the new technology.	Wir arbeiten mit einer modernen Technik.We work with a modern technology.	Das geht mit keiner alten Technik.That doesn't work with any old technology.
Genitiv	Der Vorteil der neuen Technik ist klar.The advantage of the new technology is clear.	Das ist das Ergebnis einer guten Technik.That is the result of a good technique.	Trotz keiner modernen Technik klappt es.Despite no modern technology, it works.
Nominativ	Die neuen Techniken sind kompliziert.The new techniques are complicated.	Verschiedene Techniken verbessern das Produkt.Different techniques improve the product.	Keine neuen Techniken sind bekannt.No new techniques are known.
Akkusativ	Sie erklärt die neuen Techniken.She explains the new techniques.	Ich lerne einfache Techniken.I am learning simple techniques.	Er kennt keine guten Techniken.He knows no good techniques.
Dativ	Mit den neuen Techniken geht es schneller.With the new techniques, it's faster.	Er arbeitet mit verschiedenen Techniken.He works with different techniques.	Ich lerne von keinen alten Techniken.I don't learn from any old techniques.
Genitiv	Die Anwendung der neuen Techniken ist einfach.The application of the new techniques is simple.	Das ist die Basis verschiedener Techniken.That is the basis of different techniques.	Das Verständnis keiner neuen Techniken fehlt.The understanding of any new techniques is missing.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is it der, die, or das Technik?

It is die Technik. In German, every noun has a grammatical gender, and Technik is feminine. You should always learn the article together with the noun to ensure your German grammar is correct.

What CEFR level is the word Technik?

The German noun Technik is categorized as Elementary (A2) vocabulary. It is considered an essential word for learners at this level.

What is the plural of die Technik?

The plural form of die Technik is die Techniken. In German, regardless of the singular gender, all plural nouns use the definite article “die.”

What does die Technik mean in English?

The German word die Technik translates to “technology, technique” in English.

How do you decline die Technik?

Like all German nouns, Technik changes its article depending on the case. In the singular, the forms are:

Nominativ: die Technik
Akkusativ: die Technik
Dativ: der Technik
Genitiv: der Technik

These changes are necessary because German uses cases to indicate the noun’s role in a sentence (such as the subject or object). Knowing these forms allows you to build grammatically correct sentences.

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